Living in Harmony
Class 3 · The World Around Us
4 ideas in Class 3 The World Around Us, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Invited and Uninvited Animals at Home
Part of: Harmony with Nature
Some animals are invited into homes as pets or helpers, while others visit uninvited.
Why it matters. Learning about domestic and visiting animals nurtures compassion, care, and peaceful coexistence.
Try it in two minutes
- Distinguish invited animals (dogs, cows, cats) from uninvited guests (ants, lizards, sparrows).
- Provide fresh water and food to animals respectfully.
- Never hurt or frighten uninvited animals; guide them out safely.
Try at home. Place a clean shallow dish of fresh water on a balcony or porch for thirsty birds.
Mutual Dependence: How Plants and Animals Help Each Other
Part of: Harmony with Nature
Plants and animals depend upon each other for reproduction, dispersal, food, and soil fertility.
Why it matters. Recognizing ecological interdependence shows how living things sustain healthy forests.
Try it in two minutes
- Notice how monkeys and birds disperse fruit seeds across forests.
- Learn how squirrels bury nuts and accidentally grow thousands of trees.
- See how animal waste naturally enriches soil for plant roots.
Try at home. Examine a fruit like a mango or apple and discuss how its seed travels in nature.
Gifts from Nature: What Humans Receive from Plants and Animals
Part of: Harmony with Nature
Nature provides humans with oxygen, food, medicine, shelter materials, fibers, and companionship.
Why it matters. Understanding what we receive builds gratitude and a sense of duty to protect nature.
Try it in two minutes
- Identify plant gifts: fruits, vegetables, wood, fibers, shade, and fresh oxygen.
- Identify animal gifts: milk, wool, and loving companionship.
- Practice gratitude by taking care of plants and domestic animals.
Try at home. List five items in your bedroom that originated from plants or animals.
Welcoming Migratory Birds: The Valparai Story
Part of: Harmony with Nature
Migratory birds travel long distances to escape cold winters, celebrated with warmth in Valparai.
Why it matters. Learning about migration highlights seasonal changes and community conservation traditions.
Try it in two minutes
- Discover the Grey Wagtail (Vaalatti kuruvi in Tamil) migrating from northern mountains.
- Understand that cold winters prompt birds to seek warmer southern regions.
- See how students in Valparai greet the birds with posters and celebratory sweets.
Try at home. Look for migratory birds visiting your area during winter months with binoculars or an elder.
What your child will practise
- Gifts from Nature: What Humans Receive from Plants and Animals: Garden Sort (Sort It Out)
- Gifts from Nature: What Humans Receive from Plants and Animals: Ocean Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Invited and Uninvited Animals at Home: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Mutual Dependence: How Plants and Animals Help Each Other: Jungle Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Welcoming Migratory Birds: The Valparai Story: Space Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Quiz: Gifts from Nature: What Humans Receive from Plants and Animals (8 questions)
- Quiz: Invited and Uninvited Animals at Home (8 questions)
- Quiz: Mutual Dependence: How Plants and Animals Help Each Other (8 questions)
- Quiz: Welcoming Migratory Birds: The Valparai Story (8 questions)